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May 8, 2008 — Samples

This week Amy Ziems from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Diagnostic Lab will show viewers the proper way to send samples to the lab. View program

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Questions & Answers

We have seen several black spiders outside our house. Should they be sprayed?

Why are companies removing phosphorus from turf fertilizer?

What is the ratio of baking soda to water in order to treat powdery mildew? (1 T. baking soda, 1/2 teas. liquid soap, 1 gallon water)

When should you transplant hostas?

What are the gray insect casings on our Colorado blue spruce?

How do you control bindweed in the garden and in the turf?

Lightning Round - Multiple questions

What are the markings on the Salt Valley Tiger Beetle?

Can you identify this grass (sample) that is invading our lawn? (Bermuda grass)

What is causing the fruit on our plum tree to dry and drop off?

How and when should Hardy Hibiscus be transplanted?

How do you control cattails in a lagoon?

Our Daylilies have rust on the foliage. Should it be treated?

Last year the tulips froze and this year only one came up. Have I lost the rest?

Yucca plants seem to be dying. Is this a disease?

How should you control large hills of black ants?

Planted a Northland grass mixture 10 days ago and it has not germinated. Are the soil temperatures still too cold?

What turf do you suggest to establish a new lawn on an acreage?

Planted a Norway spurce last fall. It budded out this spring, but now is dead. Any suggestions?

Are Weeping Pussy Willow trees a good tree to plant?

We put Roundup on our dandelions, but it didn't kill them. Do we need to put more Roundup on?

What has caused the turf to die along our patio? (snow mold) (See images)

Can you identify this cocoon? (cecropia moth) (See images)

Our Spartan Juniper is yellowing and our Dwarf Alberta Spruce has branches which have died. Can you help? (See images)

What is causing branches to die in our pine trees? (See images)

What is causing the turf under our pines to die and also can you identify this weed that is invading the yard? (See images)

Update on Oak leaf itch mites.

What is causing the needles on our Ponderosa Pine to turn brown and fall? (See images)

Our Hostas were up when the snow and cold froze them. Will they recover? (See images)

How do we stop a woodpecker from putting holes in our shed? (See images)

Is there a herbicide to use on clover and goldenrod in a Buffalograss lawn?

In July the leaves on our young cottonwoods get brown spots. The leaves turn yellow and fall off. What is causing this?

Can you talk about using hydroponics to grow tomatoes? (See images)

What is causing branches in our yew to die? (See images)

See plant, insect & disease samples

Sample - Emerald Ash Borer (www.emeraldashborer.info)

Sample - Bedstraw Weed (catchweed)

Sample - Bradford Pear leaves with Fireblight

Sample - Pasqueflower (Anemone) with seedhead

Sample - Rose leaves with Rose Mosaic Virus

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Backyard Farmer features

Video segment - Sample Examples

Plant of the week - Bleeding Heart, Yellow Horn schrub

Video segment - Insect Traps

Calendar - Syracuse Plant Sale, Mills County Master Gardener Plant Sale, Lincoln Iris Society Annual Show, Omaha Iris Society Show

Video segment - Potting Soil

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Gardening Links

Horticulture NebGuides & NebFacts

County Extension Offices

UNL Entomology Department

UNL Agronomy & Horticulture Department

Nebraska Statewide Arboretum

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